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Could digital ID be the key to achieving a frictionless travel experience?
By Mitra Sorrells
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August 19, 2019
Amadeus traveler ID innovation manager Laurent Conjat says digital identity is coming and will add efficiency and remove friction at every step of the traveler's journey. ...
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Sounding Off: True innovation in business travel is more than cosmetic
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August 16, 2019
The number of startups targeting the corporate travel market in recent years is interesting. It is a sector full of pain points and frustration for business travelers and those trying to manage their spend and safety in a consistent way....
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TUI eyes tours and activities opportunities, makes progress on digital platforms
By Linda Fox
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August 16, 2019
TUI is not ruling out further acquisitions in the tours and activities space as it looks to grow its holiday experiences division further....
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British Airways boosts in-flight experience with virtual reality trial
By Linda Fox
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August 16, 2019
The carrier is offering passengers on some flights in its first class cabin the chance to view films, documentaries and other programs in 2-D, 3-D and 360-degrees formats...
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European RV-sharing platform PaulCamper raises €7M for expansion
By Mitra Sorrells
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August 15, 2019
Berlin-based RV sharing site PaulCamper has raised €7 million in Series A funding....
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Sabre pushes to close Farelogix acquisition, awaits potential D.O.J. block
By Linda Fox
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August 15, 2019
Sabre says it intends to close its acquisition of Farelogix by August 21 but will extend the agreement until the end of April to overcome regulatory hurdles....
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Travelport, BCD, Hyatt test blockchain for hotel commission settlement
By Mitra Sorrells
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August 15, 2019
Travelport, in partnership with BCD Travel and Hyatt, is developing a blockchain system for hotel commission settlement....
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Research Spotlight: Are bots the future of brick and mortar?
By Jill Menze
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August 14, 2019
A new report from Phocuswright examines how several chatbot startups found a way to turn bot limitations into a feature rather than a bug....
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American Express GBT acquires stake in Middle East TMC
By Mitra Sorrells
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August 13, 2019
American Express Global Business Travel has taken a 65% stake in Kanoo Travel, a TMC focused on the Middle East....
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VIDEO: Getting to One Order - is the airline industry there yet?
By Jill Menze
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August 13, 2019
At GBTA 2019, IATA's Yanik Hoyles and Travelport's Ian Heywood engaged in a spirited discussion on the status of IATA's One Order initiative....
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OYO adds free insurance for direct bookings in India
By Mitra Sorrells
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August 13, 2019
OYO is now offering free insurance to guests that make a direct booking at one of its properties in India....
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Business travel, part 2: TMCs focus on innovation to stay competitive
By Mitra Sorrells
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August 12, 2019
For part two of our series on business travel we explore how some of the legacy TMCs are pursuing innovation....
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Mark Okerstrom on competitor moves, Expedia's strengths and what he's had to "unlearn"
By Siew Hoon Yeoh - WebInTravel
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August 12, 2019
In this wide-ranging interview, the Expedia Group boss opens up about where the travel company fits in an ever-evolving tech landscape....
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Travel agents give thumbs-up to hiding vanity Instagram likes
By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly
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August 12, 2019
Those subject to the test no longer see how many people have liked another person's post or how many have watched a video as they scroll through their Instagram feed....
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Wyndham's RCI acquires Alliance Reservation Network for $92M
By Jill Menze
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August 9, 2019
Vacation exchange network RCI has purchased travel technology platform Alliance Reservations Network to expand its reach beyond its core business....
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